There is a hard lump in the cesarean section incision

Right after the operation, there will be lumps of flesh on the wound due to poor recovery. Generally, it will take about half a year for the body to automatically absorb it. Nowadays, cesarean section does not require surgical stitches to be removed, so the recovery will be a little slow, but it will gradually disappear after a while. So how do you take care of the wound from a cesarean section? When caring for the incision of a cesarean section, you should pay attention to the following aspects:

1. Carry out disinfection and cleaning, and do not let the wound come into contact with water.

Mothers who have undergone cesarean section should follow the doctor's instructions and regularly change the gauze and medicine on the wound. When replacing, first use a sterilized cotton ball dipped in 75% alcohol to wipe the area around the wound, then apply medicine and tie gauze. Do not touch water before the wound is healed, so it is best not to take a bath 2 weeks after giving birth to prevent water from contaminating the wound and causing infection and inflammation. You can use a wet cotton towel to wipe the body to relieve discomfort.

2. Eat more foods that are beneficial to wound repair.

Wound healing requires a lot of nutritional support, so mothers who have undergone cesarean section must ensure that their nutrition is rich after giving birth. The nutrients needed for wound healing are mainly protein, zinc, iron, B vitamins and vitamin C. Mothers can eat the following foods to supplement them: fish, chicken, eggs rich in protein and B vitamins, kelp and black fungus rich in iron, apples, oranges, strawberry seedlings rich in vitamin C, etc. In addition, propolis capsules and bee pollen tablets are also beneficial for wound healing and can be taken in moderation.

3. How to deal with wound discomfort

After giving birth by caesarean section, the mother should carefully observe the wound. If there is a lot of exudate discharged from the wound, she should inform the medical staff immediately for treatment. If you have been hospitalized, you can use highly permeable saline gauze drainage method yourself, and wash with saline, and increase the frequency of dressing changes. When the exudate is serious, go to the hospital for treatment.

It is normal for the wound to itch. Don't scratch it hard. You can apply some anti-itch ointment around the wound to relieve it.

The wound will begin to hurt after the anesthetic wears off, and the pain will subside after 2-3 days. If the pain persists and there are abnormal phenomena, such as swelling and heat of the wound, pain when pressing the wound lightly, and partial fluctuation, it may be inflammation and suppuration, and you need to go to the hospital immediately.